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Stifel FinancialSF -0.53%83 EV-to-OCF is 26.75 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 185% above its 10-year median of 9.38. GuruFocus rates SF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $79.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 805 Capital Markets companies, Stifel Financial ranks worse than 87.83% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Stifel Financial's Enterprise Value is $12,150 Mil.
Stifel Financial's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $454 Mil. Therefore, Stifel Financial's EV-to-OCF for today is 26.75.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stifel Financial's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
SF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -86.78 Med: 9.38 Max: 154.06
Current: 26.75
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Stifel Financial was 154.06. The lowest was -86.78. And the median was 9.38.
SF's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 87.83% of 805
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: -0.42
vs SF: 26.75
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Stifel Financial's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Stifel Financial's share price for today is $80.335.
Stifel Financial's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $5.587.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Stifel Financial EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Stifel Financial EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stifel Financial's EV-to-OCF can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Stifel Financial's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Stifel Financial EV-to-OCF vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Stifel Financial's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stifel Financial's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Stifel Financial's current Enterprise Value is $12,150 Mil.
Stifel Financial's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $454 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Stifel Financial (SF) has a EV-to-OCF of 26.75 as of Sep. 09, 2026. This is 185% above median its historical median of 9.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Stifel Financial ranks #707 out of 805 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 87.8%.
Is Stifel Financial's EV-to-OCF too high?
Stifel Financial's current EV-to-OCF of 26.75 is 185% above median its 10-year median of 9.38. Based on the distribution chart, Stifel Financial ranks #707 out of 805 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Stifel Financial has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stifel Financial's EV-to-OCF compare to JEF and IREN?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Stifel Financial ranks #707 out of 805 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Stifel Financial in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for a Capital Markets company?
A good EV-to-OCF depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stifel Financial's current EV-to-OCF is 26.75, which is 185% above median its own 10-year median of 9.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stifel Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stifel Financial (SF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $79.08, compared to a current price of $80.34 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 26.75, which is 185% above median its 10-year median of 9.38. Stifel Financial's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stifel Financial (SF), the current EV-to-OCF is 26.75 as of Sep. 09, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Stifel Financial (SF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stifel Financial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $80.34 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $79.08.
GuruFocus considers Stifel Financial to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SF:
EV-to-OCF: 26.75 (185% above median its 10-year median of 9.38)
GF Value™: $79.08 vs. price of $80.34 (1.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stifel Financial is a diversified financial-services provider that generates revenue from wealth management, investment banking, and lending. The firm was founded in 1890 as a St. Louis-based full-service brokerage but has been transformed under CEO Ronald Kruszewski through a slew of acquisitions into a globally competitive wealth manager, investment bank, and retail and institutional brokerage. The firm generated $5.5 billion in revenue in 2025, with roughly two-thirds derived from wealth management and one-third derived from trading and investment banking.
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